Washington DC History: Private Walking Tour

Embark on a private guided walking tour of Capitol Hill, exploring the Supreme Court and other iconic buildings. Discover the history and politics of Washington DC, with entry passes to the House and Senate included.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Supreme Court - Located just east of the Capitol, the U.S. Supreme Court stands as the highest court in the judicial hierarchy of many legal systems. Completed in 1935, visitors can admire the Court’s magnificent exterior while delving into its rich history and traditions.
    Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution…
What's Included
  • Exclusive Tour Guide
  • All-Weather Tour
  • Guided Walking Experience
  • 2.5-Hour Duration
  • Entrance Passes to Governmental Chambers
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2.5-hour personal walking tour guided only by your private escort, exploring the edifices and establishments that shape this metropolis. Delve into discussions about politics and history, tracing the transformation of Washington DC from a mere marshland to the hub of one of the world’s most powerful countries. A tour of the Capitol Building…

Location
Capitol South Station
First Street Southeast
Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street  SE Capitol South Metro Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jessica_s
Jan 14, 2026
Had an amazing time! Kate... - Had an amazing time! Kate was so fun and knowledgeable. It was great being able to see so much in such a short amount of time. My husband and I are history buffs and thought we knew it all but still learned so much. The best thing about being a tour is time saved, she made sure to bring us right to the important things and skipped the nonsense. 10/10 recommend
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Elke_h
Jan 1, 2026
Super - Good knowledge transfer, but very entertaining and entertaining. Group size manageable. Enough time for questions and photos
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N7914jushannonb
Dec 30, 2025
Touring the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress - Loved seeing all of these iconic American buildings. It was very helpful to get such detailed descriptions of what we were seeing.
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Sven_f
Nov 28, 2025
Recommended highlights capitol hill - Kate was fantastic about the American electoral system, the backstories of newly elected voters, the explanations at the library and the insanely funny circumstances in the construction of the Capitol.
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Venture55332211516
Sep 30, 2025
Tour capital, Supreme Court - Amazing tour with Amanda as our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we saw most significant things. Highly recommended
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Jack
Sep 23, 2025
Anne Marie was our guide today. Fun tour. - Anne Marie was our guide today. She was knowledgeable and friendly. Fun tour. She remembered all of our names in group of 8.
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Linda_v
Sep 22, 2025
In addition to having a... - In addition to having a tour guide, we learned a lot of additional information about the architecture itself.
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Kwkathyc
Sep 18, 2025
Tour with Amanda! - We toured with Amanda today. She was very accommodating. I recently had knee replacement surgery & she knew where all of the elevators were — all kidding aside? She was knowledgeable, fun and had a true love of history, government and the arts. She showed us things we would have never found on our own. At the end? She suggested other things we might be interested in. Overall? It was an excellent experience.
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Dotdoberne
Sep 14, 2025
Worthwhile tour. Fun. Informative - This tour covered the main points on Capitol Hill. Our guide was engaging and very informative. She was attentive to everyone on the tour.
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Larry_h
Sep 10, 2025
Knowledge transferred - Maureen was incredible - her knowledge at each stop made for very engaging tour. Supreme Court, Capital Hill and Library of Congress blew my mind.
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From $43
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).